The Promise Ring emerged from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1995 as one of the most melodic, influential, and enduring bands of the second-wave Midwest Emo movement. Formed by former members of important hardcore and punk outfits, including guitarist Jason Gnewikow and vocalist/guitarist Davey von Bohlen (ex-Cap'n Jazz), the group was instrumental in refining the sound of emo. They moved away from the genre's chaotic hardcore roots toward a brighter, more urgent style built on shi

The American Analog Set (often abbreviated as AmAnSet) quietly established themselves as a cornerstone of late 90s and early 2000s American slowcore and indie rock. Formed in Fort Worth and based in Austin, Texas, the band specialized in a sound defined by hushed, restrained vocals, sparse arrangements, and a characteristic analog warmth, often achieved through the prominent use of vintage keyboards (Rhodes, Farfisa) and vibraphone. Led by singer-songwriter Andrew Kenny, the

Butter 08 was a short-lived but unforgettable collision of New York's downtown creative scene in the mid-1990s, a project that brought together an eclectic mix of talent from influential indie acts and the art world. This "supergroup" was less a meticulously planned alliance and more an accidental, chaotic fusion that resulted in one of the decade's most delightfully unpredictable, genre-hopping records. Biography Butter 08's foundation traces back to a chaotic, late-night re

Rodan emerged from the fertile Louisville, Kentucky, music scene in 1992 and quickly became one of the most important forces in the evolution of American post-hardcore and the early language of what would soon be called math rock. Although their time together was intensely brief, the band created a singular sound that blended the tension and spaciousness of their local peers like Slint with greater urgency, fuller arrangements, and a sharpened sense of musical architecture. T

Built to Spill is a foundational American indie rock band, primarily the vehicle for singer, songwriter, and guitarist Doug Martsch. Formed in Boise, Idaho, in 1992, the band quickly established itself as a leading voice in the post-Nirvana independent music landscape, celebrated for its unique blend of introspective, often philosophical lyrics, classic-rock-indebted guitar solos, and expansive, dynamic song structures. While Martsch remains the sole constant member, allowing